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THE COURIER Leads in Both News and Circulation llttxuQ .M..ttHMHW<tWWWHMmiHHmHlrt«MIHj; THE COURIER THE COURIER Advertising Columns Bring Results "•••"a ..J3 "MtMM.mMMMMIIMI.n ISSUED WEEKLY volums u ~ PRINCIPLES, NOT MEN Aabeboro, N. C, Thursday, October 14, 1926 $2.00 AR IN ADVANCE NUMBER 41 Funeral Tuesday For A. C. Cagle Died In High Point Hospital Sunday Night Following Operation. BORN IN MOORE COUNTY Alfred C. Cagle, a highly respected citizen of Asheboro died at the High Point hospital Sunday night, Oct. 10, after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Cagle was bom in Moore county April 26, 1853, and therefore was sev enty three years, five months and 13 days old. On January 15, 1872, he was united in marriage to Miss Velma Leach of Montgomery county. The greater part of his life was spent at Star, where he was a prominent citi zen and had the confidence of the en tire community. In early life he unit ed with the M. E. church, South, in Star and for twenty years or more was superintendent of the Sunday school. About ten years ago he mov ed to Asheboro and has spent the most of his time here since. At the time of his death Mr. Cagle was a member of the Asheboro Methodist Protestant church and was held in high esteem by those who knew him. For the past several years the in firmities of age had been weighing upon him heavily and fchis coupled with the death of his wife a year and a half ago perhaps hastened the end. For the past month he had been very feeble but not until a few days before his death did his condition be come critical. A few days before his death he was taken to the hospital in High Point where an operation was performed but to no avail. The fun eral service was conducted from the home of his daughter, Mrs. I. M. Thomas on Sunset avenue Tuesday af ternoon at two thirty o’clock by his pastor, Rev. J. E. Pritchard, assisted by Rev. B. E. Morris and the inter ment was at Star. The following children survive: W. L. Cagle, National City. Cal.; Mrs. W. M. Leach, Greensboro; Miss Corrinna Cagle, Raleigh; Mrs. I. Z. Harris, Charlotte; Mrs. L M. Thomas, Ashe boro; Mrs. A. A. McKaskell, Candor; Mrs. Dennis Bean, Asheboro; and A. C. Cagle, Charlotte. Daughters of Confederacy In Meeting At Fayetteville The thirteenth annual convention of the North Carolina Division of United Daughters of the Confederacy hi in session at Fayetteville ti— St John A. Lawton, of Charleston, S. C., president general, was present at the opening session and made an ap peal for the admission of Matthew Fountain Maury “America’s fore most scientist” to the National Hall of Fame. Mrs. Lawton devoted a portion of her address to telling of the Daugh ters’ efforts toward securing for this great American the recognition that his country owes him. The Daugh ters have contributed $5,000 towards the erection of his monument in Richmond, she said, and are now working toward the end that. he b« accorded one of the two niches in the hall of fame in New York to be filled four years hence. It was as a great scientist and as “the path finder ol the seas,” rather than an officer oi the Confederacy, that Maury’s title to fame was emphasized by the president general. M. E. CHURCH MATTERS (W. H. Willis) James Dennis, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Cranford, was baptized by me Friday. Bean, Miss Dessie Bean, Walter Bean, Mrs. Ruth Hylton, Mrs. Sadie Cal lum, Mrs. Dora Cross, Mrs. Isley Lewallen, Mrs. Fallie Miller—(The letters of some of these are applied for). • The writer was a delighted guest at the Philathea monthly social held Monday evening with Miss Ruth Trickett, Presiding Elder Craven, Rev. R. G. Tuttle, and the writer addressed a current rally at Farmer Saturday. Rev. L. T. Edens .went to Fayette ville Monday. Some good dinners have been en joyed recently at the homes of the following: G. T. Macon, J. F. Cran ford, G. W. Hilliard, Mrs. J. L. John son, W. H. Rich, and J. T. Wood. At the final services next Sunday the pastor will use the following top ics: li a. m., “Becoming Weary"; 7:30 p. m., “Farewell”. At the home of Rev. B. E. Morris, * Baptist minister, on Saturday omlng, October 0, Miss Pearl Em a Bailey became the bride of Mr. Names of the following new mem bers were announced Sunday: James W. Bean, Mrs. Mary Bean, John Bean, James W. Bean, Jr., George Mrs. W.E. Sullivan Passes Bad Checks Had Four For $35 Each Cashed In Asheboro—Pulled Same Stunt Elsewhere. Mrs. W. E. Sullivan, who some time recently passed worthless checks in Asheboro, was arrested in Madison Monday and was brought to High Point where she was wanted on -a sim ilar charge. Mrs. Sullivan has been temporarily at Vandalia, between Pleasant Garden and Greensboro. She claims the checks which she presented at Winston-Salem, High Point and Madison were sent her by her hus band who she claims is in Florida and avers she was unaware that they were worthless. She presented four thirty-five dol lar checks for cash signed by her hus band at four of the Asheboro stores, trading some at each place and receiv ing the difference in her account and the check in cash. The checks were on the Peoples Bank, Randleman, and were signed by W. E. Sullivan. Mrs. Sullivan went to Greensboro in a large Oldsmobile car and accord ing to reports the six children with her ranging between the ages of six and twelve years were badly in need of clothing. Both Mr. and Mrs. Sul livan are wanted in a number of cities. It appears that when Mr. Sul livan is apprehended Mrs. Sullivan goes out with a bunch of checks from which she obtains sufficient funds to pay him off. The children accompany ing their mother kept Mrs. Sullivan out of jail in High Point. REV. W. H. WILLIS TO PREACH HIS LAST SERMON SUNDAY Rev. W. H. Willis, who has served the M. E. church in Asheboro for the past four years, faithfully and accep tably, will conclude his year’s pastor ate Sunday. The Annual Western Conference of the M. E. church will be held in Gastonia next week. Rev. Willis will leave Tuesday and will go to confer ence to accept work in another field. According to regulations of the con ference a pastor only fills one charge four years. During Mr. Wills’ pas torate in Asheboro he has not only endeared himself to his own congre gation but others in the various churches. His many friends deplore the fact that the rules of his church will eguae him to accept another pas torate. The Courier bespeaks success for Mr. Willis in his new field and assures him that our interest and good wishes will follow him. Colored Women Organise Community School Club On the night of Sept. 28, the pa trons of the colored school met at the M. E. church and discussed plans for maintaining the good condition of the new school house. Mr. Ross, banker, was present and kindly spoke to them, giving also val uable advices at to how the organiza tion was to be run. The organization is called “Community School Club”. Its chief aim is to supplement the ef forts of the school authorities on making the colored school efficient. Mrs. E. McCoy was chairman. A treasurer and secretary were ap pointed. Educational Conference Held In Asheboro Last Saturday The educational conference held in the court house in Asheboro last Sat urday morning was largely attended by people from the various parts of the county. T. Wingate Andrews, head of the High Point school system, and a member of the State Education al Commission appointed by the Gov ernor, was present. Many matters of interest and of concern to the wel fare of the schools were discussed at length by those attending the meet ing. This meeting was one of many similar gatherings which have been held in various counties in the State by members of the Educational Com mission in order to gather data to be presented to the Governor and the next session of the general assembly. Florida Relief Fund Is Growing All Who Wish To Contribute Should Mail Checks To F. E. Byrd, Treasurer. The people of Asheboro and Ran dolph county still have an opportun ity of having some part in relieving suffering on the part of the people of Florida whose jiomes were swept away by the storm* It is possible that the reports that Miami will build htvfV better than before and that a great many buildings were heavily in sured have kept some people from contributing, however, they Overlook the fact that among these eighteen thousand families who are homeless, • huge number of them had no insur ance and nothing with which to re build. .*■' Let those who wish to contribute make checks to Mr* F. B. Byrds Treasurer Red Cross, Asheboro, N. G. Will Speak In Asheboro October 23rd ■ .- ■■ . According to announcement made by I. C. Moser, Chairman of the Ran dolph County Democratic Executive Committee, Angus Wilton McLean, Governor of North Carolina, will ad dress the voters of Randolph county in the court house in Asheboro on Saturday, October 23rd, 1926, at 2:39 Mr. Hammer To Speak In County Speaks Friday Night At Trinity and Saturday Night At Representative Wm. C. Hammer has accepted an invitation to speak at two places in Randolph county this week, the dates being on Friday night, at 7:38, in the school building, at Trinity, and an Saturday night in the auditorium at Farmer school. Mr. Hammer wifi speak on Farm Relief, Citizenship and Taxation. Mr. Raper, Representative Ham mer’s campaign manager, says Mr. Hammer will be in other parts of the district throughout the campaign speaking and that the people do not seem to be as much interested in politics as in Farm Relief and eco nomic -questions especially taxation, extravagances and inefficiency in county and municipal government. Mr. Hammer has given much time and attention to the most important questions of county and municipal government. Presbyterians In Meeting The 113th annual session of the Presbyterian synod of North Carolina is being held in the Presbyterian ehurch at Statesville this week. Rev. A. R. McQueen, of Dunn, was elected moderator at the initial session and is presiding over the meeting. Nathan Emory Cox, 67, Died In Greensboro Friday Nathan Emory Cox, 67, resident of Greensboro, died Friday afternoon fol lowing an operation after an illness of three weeks. Mr. Cox was a mem ber of the Friends church, a Junior and a former business school teacher. He leaves his wife; four sons, L. H., W. M., J. D. and Alexander Cox, all of Greensboro; two daughters, Mrs. S. W. Adams, of Four Oaks, and Miss Agnes Cox, of Greensboro; one brother, S. C. Cox, of Ramseur; two sisters, Mrs. G. C. York, of Greens boro, and Mrs. T. R. Burgess, of Ramseur; two half-brothers, J. C. and Yancy Cox, of Ramseur; one half-sister, Mrs. Joe White, of Ram seur; and a step-mother, Mrs. Calvin Cox, also of Ramseur. A short funeral service was con ducted Sunday afternoon at the home in Greensboro and the body taken to Parks’ Cross Roads church in Ran dolph county where funeral was con duced at 8 o’clock by Rev. Milo C. Hinckle, assisted' by the Rev. Mr. Green. A large number of people were present. ASHEBORO ICR AND COAL CO. BUYS ASHEBORO ROLLER MILL The Asheboro Roller Mill, one of Asheboro’s older business concerns which was last year sold to the South ern Crown Milling Company, has this week been purchased by the Asheboro Ice and Coal Company. No announce ment has as yet been made as to what disposition will be made with the building. Since, the purchase last year the mill has not been in opera tion. It was organized many years kgo and was operated by Mr. Arthur Hr. C. C. Cranford began his iness career with this mill. Mr. J. Scarboro was in ,charge for '.•m Hi , •..••MB. o’clock in the afternoon. Randolph is one of the few counties in the State that will have the honor and the opportunity to hear the Governor j during this campaign. Every person ! in the county, regardless of political | affiliation, is extended a cordial invi I tation to come and hear the Governor. J. W. McElhannon For Commissioner I Takes Place on Democratic Tick et Vacated by B. M. Brower, of LUprty. . J. W. McElhapnon, of Randleman, has been selected by the Democratic i county executive committee to make | the race for member of the board of county commissioners on the Demo | cratic ticket in place of B. M. Brower, of Liberty. Mr. Brower resigned from the ticket on account of the press of business duties which will prevent him from giving the office the attention it should have in case he should be elected. Mr. McElhan non is superintendent of the Deep River Mills, at Randleman, and chair man of the Randleman city school board, and is a very capable man in every respect. He came to Randle man some years ago from Fayette ville. Prohibition Agent Gets Big Still At Gray’s Chapel W. J. Moore, federal prohibition en forcement officer, captured a still of 40 gallons capacity Monday, October 4th, two miles east of Gray’s Chapel, in Randolph county. At the still were found ten gallons of whiskey and 300 gallons of beer. Alfred Mil likan and Foil Cox were arrested in connection with the raid and were released under bond. Seagrove School Opened Monday T. S. Ferree, of Asheboro, Prin cipal In Charge Assisted By Splendid Staff. Seagrove, Oct. 12.—The Seagrove ' consolidated school opened October 11, I in the new building, at 8:40 o’clock. Opening exercise was held in the auditorium and announcements were made concerning the work for the year. A number of the parents were .present for the opening. Mr. T. S. j Ferree, of Asheboro, is principal of the school this year. Mr. Ferree comes to Seagrove highly recommend j ed and he has a splendid staff of ! teachers to support him. About 200 | children are enrolled in the school at present. The other teachers are as follows: Mrs. Earl Johnson, Randle man; Miss Clarice Albright, Seagrove; Mrs. T. S. Ferree, Seagrove; Miss Mary Tysor, Erect; Mrs. J. B. Slack, Seagrove; and Miss Maude Lee Spoon, Asheboro, music teacher. Miss Nannie Farmer, of South Boston, Va., who is teaching in the Asheboro city school, spent from Friday to Sunday with her sister, Mrs. T. S. Ferree. Miss Canary Johnson, of High Point College, spent the week-end with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. D. J. Johnson. Mr. O. D. Lawrence and family went to Star last Friday on business. The Woman’s Missionary Society of the Seagrove Christian church met with Mrs. O. D. Lawrento last Wed naidav afternoon. Miss Pattie Coghil! wiH hold a church hen next Sat Sunday. James Scott Is Dead At Age 101 End Came Saturday Morning After An Illness of 6 Months From Heart Trouble. James Scott, who died at his home : in Coleridge township Saturday morn ing after an illness of six months with heart trouble, was 101 years old. Although years past the average span of human existence, Mr. Scott up un til a few days prior to his death was in full possession of his faculties and took a keen interest in the happen i ings of the day. j He lacked one month of being M5 | years old when he was called into the ! service of the Confederacy. He served throughout the war with the Army of Northern Virginia and did not re ceive even the slightest wound. Re- j turning from the war after the sur- j render he made his home in the neigh borhood of his nativity and resided there the rest of his life. He had for many years been a faithful member of Pleasant Grove church attending services there whenever the condition of his health would permit. He was widely and favorably known through out Randolph and Chatham counties. The funeral was held from Pleasant Grove church Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock by the pastor, Rev. D. R.1 Moffitt, of Coleridge, and interment made in the church cemetery. | Mr. Scott is survived by four sons, B. F., J. N. and E. A. Scott, all of Ramseur, and W. P. Seott, of Greens boro ; four daughters, Misses Annie | and Cornelia Scott, Mrs. J. B. York, J of Bennett, and Mrs. R. M. Ward, of j Greensboro. In addition there are | 40 grandchildren and 66 great grand j children, making 114 lineal descend ants. Dr..Phillips Had Unusual Experience Tuesday Night Dr. C. H. Phillips, formerly of Ful lers, Randolph county, now practicing i physician in Thomasville, had an un usual experience Tuesday night. The doctor had answered a call in the Amazon mill section of Thomasville Tuesday night and had parked his car in front of the home while he was inside the house attending the patient. While he was in the house two men got in his car and drove it away. Dr. Phillips phoned the police. In a few minutes the car was .driven back to its parking place while Dr. Phillips was standing on the porch of the home. Advancing to the street, the doctor accosted the two men asking them what it all meant, at the same time recognizing one of the men, John Basinger, a one-legged man who was driving. Both men alighted from the car at the same time using some pro fane language in reply to Dr. Phil lips’ remonstrances. As the doctor started to drive away, Basinger is said to have climbed on the running board and drew a knife on Dr. Phil lips. Basinger was arrested and is out under $500 bond. BAPTIST NEWS LETTER Good reports are given of the supply preaching in our pulpit last Sunday by Bro. Byrum. The revival at the Franklinville Baptist church in which the writer is assisting, continues with good suc cess. Christians are being builded up in the faith and the lost are being saved. Plans are being made for an edu cational program in our church ac tivities this fall. The pastor will be at home after the meeting closes at Franklinville to execute such a pro gram and to perform his regular pas toral duties. Beginning next Monday all our B. Y. P. U’s, are going to take an other book in the study course. Fif ty per cent of the members of each union is necessary for the awards. We are already assured of the es sential per cent. The pastor will be at home for both services next Sunday. These subjects are to be used: Morning, “The Strength of Weakness;” Evening, “The Secret of Soul-Winning.” Mr. Christopher S. Allred and Miss Pearl Emma Bailey were united in marriage by the writer at his home ! Oct. 9th. MISS MARY ALLRED IS THE BRIDE OF MR. M. J. COX At the home of J. A. Neighbors, I 1 the officiating justice of the peace, in Asheboro, Saturday, Miss Mary Nel lie Allred became the bride of Mr. M. j J. Cox. The bride is a charming young woman and is the daughter of Mr. W. F. Allred, of Sophia. Mr. I Cox is a son of Mr. J. M. Cox, of Sophia, but has been living in High Point for some time^where he is en gaged in printing trade. The young people will make their home in High Point. Business School Opens With Good Enrollment The second term of the Georgia Carolina Commercial School opened Monday morning with an enrollment of around twenty. Miss Moncrief, who taught the last session which closed September 14th, is in charge of the school. Mr. Wm. Hudson, rep resentative of the Georgia-Carolina chain of business schools has been in Asheboro for the past few weeks in the interest of the school and is op tomistic oyer the prospects* for a most successful term. School Observes Fire Prevention Interesting and Instructive Ad dress Is Delivered By Dr. E. L. Moffitt. The city schools observed State Fire Prevention Week ending- last Friday. Dr. E. L. Moffitt addressed the students and teachers on the sub ject of fire prevention Friday morn ing at the chapel hour. Dr. Moffitt said that just as it is necessary to have Thanksgiving Day to remind us to be thankful, Fourth of July to remind us to be patriotic, and revivals to remind us to be re ligious, it is necessary to have Fire Prevention Day to remind us to be careful about fire. When the fire whistle blows, we are excited; but at other times, indifferent. The speaker told an amusing story of a “calm” man in a burning hotel. This man was the last one down; and, looking around with a superior air, he said, “Why is everybody so excited? I took time to put on my shirt, my collar, and my tie, even; then 1 lighted a cigarette, and here I am.” “Very good!” said a friend, “but where are your trousers ” Dr. Moffitt said that last year the fire losses in the United States amounted to one and a half million dollars a day, or one thousand dollars a minute. These losses, if evenly dis tributed, would cost every man, wo man, and child in the nation $5.20 apiece. In contrast, the speaker pointed out that the fire losses in continental Europe the same year were only 34 cents per capita. During the year 1925, 15,000 people were burned to death in this country and as many more maimed. Among the most common causes of destructive fires,- the following were listed: Defective flues, cigarettes and cig ars thrown on wooden floors and among forest leaves, defective wires,! and trash left by campers. The; speaker said he did not need to speak to Boy Scouts on the last point, for they were well taught on the subject, j Dr. Moffitt said the only way to j reduce the fire losses noticeably is to get every person to take an interest in the matter. The mayors of towns and different civic organizations can help, and' we can all help by having Clean-up Day every day. “It is hard to teach the older peo ple”, said the speaker, “so we are try ing to teach the yoonrTfeopte.’’ ' " M. P. CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS The Rally Day services last Sun day were a decided success. The pro gram rendered at the eleven o’clock hour consisted of songs, recitations and short addresses and made a fine impression upon the people. Our congregation sympathizes with Mrs. I. M. Thomas in the death of her father, Mr. A. C. Cagle, on Oct. 10. Mr. Cagle united with our church by letter in 1920. The revival services which started in our church last Wednesday even ing under the auspices of the Ashe boro Evangelistic Club are proving very helpful to those who have been attending. The congregations have not been large but those who have come have enjoyed-the services. The probability is that the services will continue through the week. ■ We have just three more Sundays before the Annual Conferences and we want to make the best possible use of them. Regular services next Sunday, both | morning and evening. Revival Services Come To Close At Central Falls _ I The revival meeting which has been in progress at Central Falls for | more than two weeks closed Sunday i evening. Rev. P. D. Buck, pastor of ; the Central Falls Baptist church, was j most ably assisted in this meeting by j Rev. I. P. Frazier, of Statesville. I Nine members have been added to : the church and all the churches in the village have been greatly re vived. As a result of this meeting five candidates will be baptized the fourth Sunday in this month at Bush ; Creek bridge, at 3 o’clock, p. m. Balfour School Opened Monday Enrolled 85 Pupils First Day— Many Patrons Present For The Opening. I Balfour school opened Monday morning, October 11, in Bailey’s I Grove church. Many of the patrons of the school were present to see the j start-off, and Mrs. Cyrus Allred, wife of one of the school committeemen, made a most interesting talk. The opening speech of Mr. Everette Bol ing, the principal, was also heard with great interest by all. About 85 were enrolled the first day, and it is though that there will be many more to come in later. It is not expected that the church will be used for a school house any longer than New Year, the date set for the completion of the new, six room Balfour school building. This will make the second winter that school has been held in Bailey’s Grove church. The teachers are Mr. Everette Bol ing, of Randleman, Route 2, principal, and Mrs. Charles Redding, of Ashe boro, intermediate, an4 Mrs. Ethel Walker, of Balfourton, primary grade teacher. Crazed Negro Attacks Wife ! _ Alex Jones, of Concord Towa j ship. Beats Wife Over Head With Stone. HAS NOT BEEN CAUGHT Alex Jones, a highly respected col ored citizen of Concord township, while in a state of temporary insanity Monday, knocked his wife, Lucy, down wth a blow from a walking cane and afterwards picked up a rock and beat her head so that her injuries are re garded as serious. Neighbors ini passing found the unconscious woman lying beside the path from the house to the spring with her head lacerated and bruised. Dr. C. C. Hubbard, of Farmer, was summoned and dressed her wounds, finding her condition very unfavorable. At one time the woman rallied long enough to say, “Alex did it." A search for Alex was instituted by neighbors and the county officer# notified, but up to this time the de mented negro has not been found. For some time Alex has had tuberculosis and has had from time to time attacks of insanity, imagining his wife and daughter were trying to poison him or that they were giving him glass in medicine. The family had been ad vised to put the demented man in a. hospital but felt they could care for him at home. There was nobody at home but Alex and his wife when the rash deed occurred, their daughter having come to Asheboro where she is a teacher ir the colored school. There is a great deal of excitement over the occur ence in the neighborhood on account of sympathy for this highly respected colored family, fear that some other tragedy may occur if the man is not ; caught and fear further that he is suffering from hunger, he, as far as is known, having had nothing to eat since Monday. It was reported Tuesday afternoon that Alex was seen in the neighbor hood of his home and officers were again notified and requested to insti tute search. It is the general feeling that on account of safety for the cit izens of the community and for the welfare of Alex himself, a sick man, that searching for him should not be stopped until he is caught and con fined. t • • Western North Carolina M. E. Conference In Gastonia Much local interest centers in the meeting of the Western North Caro lina Conference of the M. E. church. South, at Gastonia, beginning "Wed nesday evening, October 20th, for the reason that a pastor for the local M. E. church will be selected at that time. Rev. W. H. Willis has been pastor of the local church for four years and will not be returned to the charge since he has served the time allotted by the conference. Nobody seems to 1 have the slightest idea as to what i minister will be assigned the Ashe j boro church. 1 Rishop Edwin D. Mouzon will pre side over the sessions of the confer I ence at Gastonia. Among those list ed to make addresses are Dr. Edmund D. Soper, of Duke University; Bishop j Horace DuBose and Bishop Mouzon. The appointments will not be read before Monday, Oct. 25th. Randolph Man Success In Tobacco Business Mr. N. L. Cranford, who was bom and raised in New Hope town | ship, this county, is in charge of the | Peoples tobacco warehouse in Wins ton-Salem. For a number of years ' Mr. Cranford was connected with the | Winston Salem Journal. His interest, j in the people of Randolph county has never waned and he expresses inter est and pleasure over his new posi tion as it gives him an opportunity to meet his old friends and acquaint ances who go to Winston to market their tobacco. MISS SUSNE MILLER THE BRIDE OF MR. J. E. FLOYD Miss Susne Miller, of Trinity, and J. E. Floyd, of High Point, were mar ried at Trinity Friday afternoon, C. W. Wilson, J. P., of Trinity township, officiating. The bride is the daughter of Ed Miller, of Trinity. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd will make their home at High Point where Mr. Floyd is employed by the Public Ser vice company. TRINITY NEWS LETTER Trinity, Oct. 11.—Quite a crowd from here attended the funeral of Gurney Davis at Marlboro. Mrs. Jane Weeks left for Norfolk; Va., last Friday, where she will re main indefinitely. She will make her home with her son, Mr. Buck Weeks. Mrs. Weeks will be missed from the®* social life of our little town. Mrs. Nannie A. Craven is spending some time with her son, Rev. J. H. Craven, at the Methodist district par sonage in Greensboro. Martha Armflteld and Elisabeth Johnson, of Thomasville, spent Sun day afternoon in our town. - The. 101st annual conference of the North Carolina Methodist Protestant church will be held in Greensboro No- t vember 3rd to 8th. Rev. A. G. Dixon, of Greensboro, is president conference. ’